Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary + ATV Adventure

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary + ATV Adventure

This full-day Chiang Mai tour combines ethical elephant encounters with countryside adventure riding. You'll spend your morning at the Living Green Elephant Sanctuary, where you can feed and interact with rescued elephants whilst learning about their stories and the sanctuary's conservation work. After lunch, switch gears for an ATV ride through rural villages, rice paddies and scenic waterfalls outside the city.

The experience starts with hotel pickup from Chiang Mai town, taking you through mountain roads to reach the sanctuary. Knowledgeable guides in traditional northern Thai dress introduce you to the elephants, explaining their individual histories and the humane care practices. The afternoon ATV adventure is suitable for beginners, with full safety briefings and equipment provided before you navigate through authentic countryside landscapes.

This combination tour offers a perfect balance for those wanting both wildlife interaction and outdoor adventure. You'll return to your accommodation with insights into elephant conservation and memories of exploring Chiang Mai's rural beauty beyond the tourist areas.

What is Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Chiang Mai town
• Transportation in comfortable vehicle
• Elephant sanctuary entrance and guided experience
• Elephant feeding activities with provided food
• Local lunch
• ATV rental and safety equipment
• Experienced ATV guides
• Safety briefing and instructions
• Visits to local village, rice paddies and waterfalls

Good to Know

This is a full-day experience requiring comfortable outdoor clothing and sun protection. The ATV portion includes complete safety instructions and is designed for beginners, though you should be comfortable with outdoor activities and walking.

Hotel transfers are included for accommodations within Chiang Mai town only. If you're staying outside this area, you'll need to arrange transport to a designated meeting point. Vegetarian meals and other dietary requirements can usually be accommodated when mentioned in advance.

The tour runs through scenic mountain roads and rural countryside, offering authentic glimpses of northern Thai agricultural life. Both the elephant sanctuary visit and ATV ride emphasise respectful interaction with animals and local communities.

For more wildlife encounters in northern Thailand, consider the Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary full day experience or explore additional Chiang Mai jungle trekking adventures that showcase the region's natural beauty.